THERAPY FOR
Parenting Difficulties
Parenting isn’t a straight line; it's a series of messy, beautiful moments
Parenting can bring out both our deepest love and our greatest vulnerabilities. It’s a role filled with responsibility, uncertainty, and emotion—and no one gets a perfect roadmap. Whether you’re struggling with patience, overwhelmed by your child’s needs, or simply feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. Parenthood often stirs up old patterns, self-doubt, and stress, even for those without a trauma history.
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For some, these challenges are compounded by the lingering effects of complex trauma. If you grew up without emotional safety or consistent care, parenting can sometimes feel triggering or confusing. You may find yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand, caught between the parent you want to be and the patterns you learned in survival mode.
Whether or not trauma is part of your past, support and self-awareness can help you move toward parenting with more intention, compassion, and connection.
Parenting Difficulties can look like:
struggling to stay emotionally present when your child needs comfort
constantly second-guessing your parenting decisions, no matter what you choose
snapping or yelling during moments of overwhelm, then feeling guilty afterward
feeling triggered by your child’s neediness, independence, or emotional intensity
feeling paralyzed or unsure how to respond when your child has a meltdown
having difficulty maintaining routines or structure at home due to emotional fatigue
feeling resentful, exhausted, or constantly “on edge” around your child
worrying that your child will grow up feeling the same pain you did
becoming overly permissive or overly strict without meaning to
comparing yourself to other parents and feeling like you're not doing “enough”
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do as a parent is give yourself grace.
WITH SCARLETT SOLUTIONS:
Learn to stay calm and regulated during stressful moments
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Develop tools for setting consistent, healthy boundaries
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Break free from unhelpful parenting patterns from your past
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Address guilt and self-doubt, so you feel more confident in your choices
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Strengthen your emotional connection with your child
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Understand how past trauma may impact your reactions and behaviors
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Find a balance between meeting your needs and your child’s
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Gain strategies for managing emotional triggers and staying patient
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Improve communication and conflict resolution with your child
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Practice self-compassion as you grow and learn in your parenting journey
